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V266 EFA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,634 mi
Last recorded135,634 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 EFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 135,634 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 134,103 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,065 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 122,049 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 116,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,298 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 107,280 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 87,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,029 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 62,451 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 49,270 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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V266 EFA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V266 EFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V266 EFA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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